"All the districts in region west have been doing quite a number of hazard reduction burns in strategic locations whether that be to protect villages and isolated communities or for strategic fire breaks, they have been doing quite a bit of work in that area."

He says the widespread rain which topped up waterways will be a huge help.

"It is very pleasing that a lot of our water sources do have significant amounts of water in them now which makes it easier for our brigades on the ground," he said.

"It also allows us to utilise some of those running creeks, streams and rivers as containment strategies for any fires that might start in those locations."